American Psycho (2000)
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American Psycho is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix, Disney Plus, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.
What the audience says
American Psycho earns its keep as a steady English film that knows its audience. It holds a 7.4/10 on TMDB from 12,788 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 1h 42m on it?
1h 42m of English thriller with drama threaded through, adults only. With 12,772 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- It sits at 7.4/10 across 12,772 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
- Skip if
- you want to relax rather than be wound up
- Best for
- Watching alone or with someone who won't talk through it
Story
A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 42m |
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Thriller / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Mary Harron
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 28 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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